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Click here to Download the Handbook in PDF formatStudent/Parent Information Guide2008 - 2009 2505 Waldron Road www.flourbluffschools.net FLOUR BLUFF PRIMARY SCHOOL "TO EXCELLENCE AND BEYOND" CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION Cindy Holder, Principal Israel Castillo, Assistant Principal Annette Hughes, Curriculum Supervisor Claudia Soto, Counselor Beverly Perkins, Librarian SUPPORT STAFF Barbara Nix, Secretary Debby Eubank, Attendance Clerk Kristen Phelps, Nurse 2008 - 2009 STUDENT/PARENT INFORMATION GUIDE
This guide is revised annually. Any questions or suggestions on the material may be directed to the campus principal (694-9600). Attendance Students must be in attendance at least 90% of the required number of days that school is in session. Once a student is enrolled in school, the student MUST attend school and meet the 90% requirement. An attendance committee shall review all cases where a student falls below the required 90% attendance requirement. The Flour Bluff Primary School Attendance Committee will review your child's attendance record and reasons for absenses and shall formulate a plan of action providing a reasonable opportunity for your student to regain compliance with this requirement. The committee may impose any of the following conditions to regain compliance with the 90% attendance requirement: completing additional assignments (possible pull-out from other activities to complete), maintaining attendance standards for the rest of the year, providing documentation when a student is absent, completion of all make-up work missed due to absences (possible pullout from other activities to complete), mastery of the required Texas learning standards for that grade level and summer school. In addition, please know attendance law requires the District Truant Officer to file, in a court of law, on parents and students for non-attendance. When a student is absent from school, a parent needs to contact the Flour Bluff Primary School office by phone (694-9687) and send a note with the student, when he/she returns to school, explaining the absence. If a student attends school any portion of the day and brings a doctor's note from a doctor's appointment the same day, the student will not be counted absent for the day. Awards * Achievement Award - Certificates will be given for areas of improvement or achievements. * Participation Awards - Certificates will be given for voluntary participation in school organizations and/or projects: Science Fair, Student Council, STARS Club, Good Choice Club & Chess Club. * Reading Program Awards - Certificates will be given for several reading programs offered: Read to Succeed & 600 Minutes. * Perfect Attendance Award - Students who were not absent during the school year will receive a Perfect Attendance Medal. This award will include attendance at other schools. Benchmarking Cafeteria All students receive a FREE breakfast served in the classroom from 7:40 a.m. to 7:55 a.m. Parents are welcome to eat lunch with their child. A meal can be purchased in the cafeteria at the adult meal rate or parents can bring their own meal. Additional information about the breakfast and lunch programs may be found in the District's Student/Parent Handbook. Parents can purchase lunches, in advance, for any number of days (weekly, monthly, etc.) through the cafeteria or online. NutriKids, www.MyNutriKids.com, a computerized software system, increases the efficiency of the lines and the security of each student's account. Parents will have the ability to go online to see their child's balance, review what was purchased, review menus, as well as being able to deposit money into their child's food service account. Students who forget lunch money, or exhaust their prepaid lunch ticket, will be allowed to charge their lunch, however, parents need to promptly repay all charged meals. Families are encouraged to apply for free or reduced price meals when they meet eligibility guidelines. A new free or reduced price application must be submitted at the beginning of each school year. The mission of CIS of Texas is to help young people stay in school, successfully learn, and prepare for life by coordinating the connection of community resources in the school setting. Students can be referred by any school personnel or parent to participate. Parental permission is required. Students are determined eligible for CIS services based on the TEA's At-Risk Criteria (TEA Code 29.081) or other criteria (SB 1574): receives free or reduced lunch, is a Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) receipient, meets Delinquent Conduct (51.03 (a) Family Code) definition, or is involved in a family conflict or crisis. You may contact the school counselor for more information. Early Checkout Grading Report cards will be marked for all areas according to the following criteria: 1= Below Expectations 2=Meets Expectations 3=Exceeds Expectations Blank=Not Introduced Parents are urged to carefully examine their child's report card and return it promptly to school with their signature. Parents are invited to confer with their child's teachers regarding any question they might have about the report card. On Tuesday of the fourth week of each six weeks grading period, a progress report is sent to the parents indicating any areas where the student needs improvement. Parents are urged to discuss these reports with the children. Please contact the teacher when you need an explanation. The progress reports must be returned to the teacher with the parent's signature. Health Room 1. All medication is to be brought to school by a parent/guardian and kept in the nurse's office. 2. Prescription and non-prescription medicine must be in the original container. Prescription medicine must be in a container with the latest pharmacy label for that student. 3. All medication to be given during the day must be accompanied by a medical release form (obtained from the office), and it must be signed by a parent/guardian giving authorized school personnel directions for its administration (time and dosage). 4. School personnel will not give any medicine, including Tylenol, unless it is provided by you, in the appropriate manner as stated above. Please send a utensil for giving the medication. Homework * Homework and/or books to read (by child and parent) will go home at the discretion of the teacher. The length of assignments is determined by the individual pupil's needs and capabilities. A workable time-range for children to complete homework would be thirty minutes per night. * Parent-teacher contact is essential to the learning process and should be utilized when questions arise concerning homework. Children are expected to complete and return homework on time. Homework will be corrected and students will receive credit. Late homework may result in the denial of privileges or extension activity while the assignment is being completed. * Make-up Work: When students return to school after an absence they will have the same number of school days to turn in work as they were absent. For example: 3 DAYS ABSENT = 3 DAYS TO MAKE UP WORK AFTER RETURNING TO SCHOOL Home/School Transition Library The library has a reading incentive program for which participating students can earn recognition in the form of a certificate. Pencils and erasers may be purchased in the library before school (7:15 a.m. _ 7:40 a.m.). Parents who have messages needing to be delivered to their child during the school day need to write a note with the parent's name, child's name, and the date. Transportation changes need to be written and signed by the parent/guardian. Verbal changes given over the phone may be verified before delivery to the student in the interest of child safety. Parents will be issued one Student ID Number card. Please refer to this ID Number when leaving a message with staff members for your child or asking staff members to make a change in your child's after school routine. Only share the ID number with people you believe need this information. If you lose or misplace your child's card, please come by the school office with a picture ID to have the card replaced. After school change forms are delivered to teachers at 1:30 p.m. Please call prior to 1:30 p.m. to be sure your child receives the message prior to dismissal from school. Unless it is an extreme emergency, school staff will deliver messages only at the end of the day. Do not rely on voice mail for changes in dismissal. Voice mail is available for leaving non-emergency messages. Parent-Teacher Conferences
Grading: Students will be given two grades each six weeks in PE; a participation grade and a conduct grade. Excuses: A student is not excused from PE for the day unless a note from the parent explains why they cannot participate or a teacher recommends such. A doctor's note will be required for those students in attendance at school who must miss more than (3) consecutive days. Primary School Rules and Behavior Expectations Recess S.A.I.L. The Flour Bluff Independent School District's gifted and talented program, S.A.I.L., is designed to serve identified students who need challenges and educational instruction beyond the regular classroom objectives. The S.A.I.L. instructional program is differentiated to promote extension and enrichment for identified students. Screening Procedures 1. Nominations are accepted at all times for the S.A.I.L. (Gifted and Talented) Program. Students are nominated by anyone, including parents, staff, community members, or through self-nomination. 2. Students are assesed according to district timelines and procedures, which are posted on each campus. 3. Each campus S.A.I.L. (gifted and talented) Committee meets to review assessment data, screen applicants, and to recommend placement of students, for whom the S.A.I.L. program is an appropriate placement, utilizing established criteria. Qualifi- cation is based on general intellectual ability, specific subject matter aptitude, and creative/productive thinking skills. Parents receive notification regarding qualification. Students who qualify must submit a parent permission form in order to be placed and served. Furloughs Exit Policy Evidence of working at a level of frustration, observable through performance and/or behavior. Demonstration of clear inability or unwillingness to maintain the standards of program performance by maintaining a below satisfactory grade average for two six weeks or more. Failure to participate in the program in the appropriate grade level and course offerings for the areas in which the student is qualified. Parent request for removal is automatic. (An Exit form requesting removal is signed and dated by the parent). Procedures for exit will include a parent conference, a counselor/student conference, and a dismissal review by the Primary campus committee, to include input from the parent, teacher, and Primary campus administrator. Appeals Timeline and Procedures
BEFORE SCHOOL 7:00 a.m. _ 7:40 a.m. - Students line up by their classroom and sit (whisper/quiet time in halls). Students need to have a book from home, a library book, or a school book to read during this time. Notice: Students should not arrive on the school grounds before 7:00 a.m. 7:40 a.m - Breakfast is served in the classroom. 7:45 a.m. - Instructional day begins. DISMISSAL - Students are dismissed at 2:45 p.m. School-Parent Compact School Sponsored Trips Security VISITORS: All visitors must electronically register at the campus/reception desk. Visitors must wear a badge while on campus and electronically sign out upon checkout. All parents/guardians must stop by the campus/reception desk if they plan to pick up a child early. Parents/guardians/others who pick up children need to be prepared to provide proper identification before being allowed to remove a child from campus. The child's classroom will be called and the teacher will be asked to send that child to the office. Parents/guardians may visit in their child's classroom for a period of up to 45 minutes. Additional visits will be discussed and approved by the building principal. Visitors of school age will not be allowed in the classroom. No pets or animals will be allowed without written permission from the teacher and the principal. DRILLS: The Primary School will conduct periodic drills for different types of emergencies. Teachers will take grade books and call roll in their assigned areas. Special Education in Texas Student Placement Procedures Supplies Tardies Students arriving after or leaving before 10:00 a.m. will be counted as absent. Students arriving late or having to leave early due to a doctor's appointment need to provide a doctor's note documenting the appointment. Telephone Videotaping Be Responsible 2. Follow the school rules. 3. Take proper care of all your personal belongings and school property. 4. Be honest. Be Respectful 2. Wait for your turn. 3. Clean up after yourself. 4. Follow adult directions. Be Safe 2. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. 3. Get adult help for emergencies. 4. Use all equipment and materials appropriately. All Common Areas Cafeteria Playground/Recess • Stay within boundaries and sight of the teacher. • Be aware of activities/ games around you. • Observe safety rules. • No play fighting or tag. • What is on the ground stays on the ground. • Play fairly. • Include everyone. Halls • Stay to the right. • Allow others to pass. • Hands behind your back. • Hold the door open for the person behind you. • When walking in the halls no talking. Bathrooms • Keep water in the sink. • Wash your hands after use. • Put towels in the garbage can. • Flush toilet after use. • Return promptly. • Knock on the stall door. • Give people privacy. • Use quiet voices. Arrival and Dismissal Times • Walk on sidewalks and in crosswalks. • Wait quietly in designated areas. • Arrive on time. • Go directly to your after school assignment. PE/Gym (See common areas) • No sliding on gym floor. • One student at a time in the restroom.
Music Room • Participate in all activities. Special Events and Assemblies • Enter and exit quietly. • Use audience manners. • Sit on your bottom. • Participate in all activities. Primary School Positive Behavior Support Guidelines There are three Expectations that are taught school and classroom wide: Be Respectful - Be Responsible - Be Safe Each of these expectations have specific behaviors under their categories that are directly taught by the teachers and other Primary School staff members throughout the year. The expectations are taught in a positive manner at the beginning of the school year and reinforced throughout the year by all staff. Lesson plans developed by the PBS Team of teachers and administrators are utilized in the classrooms by teachers. It is our goal to teach all children to be responsible for their actions, to focus on behaviors that are positive, and to help children change behaviors that are not appropriate. It is our intention to help our students realize that the choice to follow the expectations and enjoy the rewards of their efforts is theirs, just as it is their choice to disregard them and accept consequences. We hope that positive responses are a natural, consistent part of our approach that will inspire our students to demonstrate respect, responsibility, and safety. Students have the opportunity to earn "Buzzy slips" at school every day for demonstrating those expectations in all settings of the school. Buzzy slips are entered in to our school wide drawings held 2 times a week, as well as used within the classroom to earn privileges decided by the teacher. In addition, students celebrate the end of each 6 week grading period as participants of the Good Choice Club, when they have not had any office discipline referrals or more than 3 marks in the PBS student folder during that 6 week period. Celebrations may be in the form of Game Day, a movie in the auditorium, Celebration Stations (like a mini carnival), etc. It is our sincere hope that each student's experience at the Primary School is a positive one, inclusive of academics and discipline. In order to accomplish that, parent support is vital. We are excited about the opportunity to share your child's learning experiences with you, and we encourage you to discuss the school expectations on a regular basis. There are posters up throughout the campus detailing the specific behaviors we are looking for. Come by to visit us and see how the students and staff are demonstrating the power of the positive! All consequences are intended to provide all students with a safe and respectful learning environment as well as help develop responsibility and positive self-esteem. Flour Bluff Primary School Title 1 School-Parent Compact In order to envision the highest level of success at Flour Bluff Primary School for every individual, we make this agreement to motivate, to challenge, to inspire each other, and to accomplish this, we hereby sign this compact to work together. Student Agreement It is important that I work to the best of my ability. Therefore, I will strive to do the following: -Try to do my best. -Follow rules of student conduct. -Complete and return homework assignments on time. -Follow school rules and behavior expectations. Parent or Guardian Agreement I want my son/daughter to achieve. Therefore, I will encourage him/her by doing the following: -See that my child attends school daily and gets to class on time. -Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper discipline. -Establish a place and time for homework and review it regularly. -Encourage my child's efforts and be available for questions. -Be aware of what my child is learning. -Provide the opportunity for reading with my child; provide an opportunity to reinforce math skills. -Sit down and visit with my child's teacher at least once a year. -Provide the necessary school supplies my child needs, or speak to the teacher about help with this. -Contact the teacher first with concerns or questions. Staff Person Agreement (Teacher, support staff, or administrator) We agree to: -Show that we care about all students. -Have high expectations for ourselves, students, and other staff members. -Communicate and work with families to support all students' learning. -Arrange Parent/Teacher visits at least once a year. -Provide a safe and orderly environment for learning. -Provide reports on all students' progress each six weeks (report card). -Provide reports on students' progress. -Be on time and instruct daily. -Be prepared and teach the state required curriculum (Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills). -Keep all visits and student information confidential within the school. Thank you for your commitment to our partnership! Flour Bluff Primary School
ITEMS ARE FOR WHOLE CLASS USE, NO DESIGNER ITEMS. 24 #2 Yellow Pencils (Sharpened) 1 Box Crayons (24 Count) 1 White School Glue—4oz. 2 Large Pink Erasers 1 Pkg. Markers 1 Plastic Supply Box 3 Plastic Folders with Brads 3 Plain Paper Pocket Folders with Brads (Red, Blue, Green, Yellow) 1 Large Box of Tissues 2 Dry Erase Markers (Black, Low-Odor) 5 70 Page Spiral Notebooks (Wide-Ruled) 1 Box Gallon Size Sealable Freezer Bags (Boys) 1 Box Quart Size Sealable Freezer Bags (Girls) 2 Glue Sticks (Large) 2 Hard Cover Composition Books 1 Scissors (Pointed Tip, Student Size) 1 Handwriting Tablet (Horizontal, Grade Levels 1-3, 1/2" Ruling, Red Base Line, 40 Sheets) 1 Ream White Copy Paper (500 Sheets) PLEASE NOTE: ROLLING BACKPACKS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Flour Bluff Primary School PLEASE DO NOT PUT NAMES ON ANY OF THE ITEMS. ITEMS ARE FOR WHOLE CLASS USE, NO DESIGNER ITEMS. 24 #2 Yellow Pencils (Sharpened) 1 Box Crayons (24 Count) 1 White School Glue - 4 oz. 2 Large Pink Erasers 1 Pkg. Markers 1 Plastic Supply Box 2 Plastic Folders with Brads 4 Plain Paper Pocket Folders with Brads (Solid Colors Only) 1 Large Box of Tissues 2 Dry Erase Markers (Black, Low-Odor) 5 70 Page Spiral Notebooks-Wide Ruled 2 Wide-Ruled Notebook Filler Paper 1 Box Gallon Size Sealable Freezer Bags (Boys) 1 Box Quart Size Sealable Freezer Bags (Girls) 2 Glue Sticks (Large) 1 Hard Cover Composition Book 1 Scissor (Pointed Tip, Student Size) 1 Ream White Copy Paper (500 Sheets) PLEASE NOTE: ROLLING BACKPACKS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Options and Requirements If a child is experiencing learning difficulties, the parent may contact the person listed below to learn about the district's overall general education referral or screening system for support services. This system links students to a variety of support options, including referral for a special education evaluation. Students having difficulty in the regular classroom should be considered for tutorial, compensatory, and other support services that are available to all students. At any time, a parent is entitled to request an evaluation for special education services. Within a reasonable amount of time, the district must decide if the evaluation is needed. If evaluation is needed, the parent will be notified and asked to provide consent for the evaluation. The district must complete the evaluation and the report within 60 calendar days of the date the district receives the written consent. The district must give a copy of the report to the parent. If the district determines that the evaluation is not needed, the district will provide the parent with a written notice that explains why the child will not be evaluated. This written notice will include a statement that informs the parent of their rights if they disagree with the district. Additionally, the notice must inform the parent how to obtain a copy of the Notice of Procedural Safeguards - Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities. The designated person to contact regarding options for a child experiencing learning difficulties or a referral for evaluation for special education is: Contact Person: Claudia Soto, Flour Bluff Primary Counselor Phone: 694-9649 Opciones y requisitos para proporcionar ayuda a los estudiantes Si un nino esta experimentando difficultades en el aprendizaje, el padre puede comunicarse con la persona mencionada mas avajo para enterarse sobre el sistema de estudios de diagnositco y de apoyo. Este sistema conecta a los estudiantes con una variedad de opciones de apoyo, incluyendo la recomendacion para una evaluacion para educacion especial. Los estudiantes que tienen difficultades en el aula normal deberan ser considerados para tutoria, servicios compensatorios y otros servicios de apoyo disponibles para todos los estudiantes. En cualquier momento, un padre tiene derecho a solicitar una evaluacion para los servicios de educacion especial. Dentro de un periodo de tiempo razonable, el distrito debe decidir si la evaluacion es necesaria. Si la evalucion es necesaria, el padre sera notifica, y se le pedi accder para la evaluacion. El distrito debe completar la evalucion y le informea dentro de los 60 dias de calendario desede la fecha en que el distrito reciba el accder por escrito. El distrito debe darle una copia del reportaje al padre. Si el distrito detemina que la evaluacion no es necesaria, el distrito proporcionara al padre una notificacion por escrito que explica el motivo por la cual el nino no sera evaluado. Esta notificacion por escrito incluira informacion que le explica al padre los derechos que tiene si no esta de acuerdo con el distrito. Ademas, la notificacion debe informar al padre la manera de obtener una copia de la Notificacion de las Salvaguardas del Procedimiento - Derecho de los Padres de Estudiantes con Discapacidades. La persona designada con quien puede comunicarse en relacion a las opciones que tiene un nino que experimenta difficultades en el aprende, o para una recomendacion evaluacion para educacion especial es: La Senoria: Claudia Soto, Flour Bluff Primary Consejera
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Flour Bluff I.S.D. 2505 Waldron Road Corpus Christi, Texas 78418 Phone: 361-694-9000 Maintained by: lkaylor@flourbluffschools.net |
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